Eyes on Animals was invited by the Dutch Animal Police from North Holland region to give a presentation of our findings during our inspections of livestock-transports and slaughter in the Netherlands and abroad. Approximately 20 officers were present, all with a passion to put an end to violations to animal-welfare. We admire these officers, who, by … [Read more...] about Presentation to the Dutch Animal Police
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Meeting with Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs about live-animal export to Turkey
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs has developed a new strategy, called the EXPORT STRATEGY. It is set up to offer a possibility to discuss ethical matters before making rash decisions allowing live export. It is only applicable when the export consists of animals being sent outside of the EU. If there is any doubt regarding the ethics of exporting animals to a … [Read more...] about Meeting with Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs about live-animal export to Turkey
Inspection of EU livestock trucks at the Turkish border
Today the team from Eyes on Animals and Animal Welfare Foundation entered the Duty free area of the border between Bulgarian and Turkey. We observe a parked livestock truck with pregnant sheep on board, from the transport company Torgyk Transkavics KFT. The sheep have been waiting on board here since last night. The truck is not allowed to move because of problems with the … [Read more...] about Inspection of EU livestock trucks at the Turkish border
Inspection of EU livestock transports to Turkey
Today a team from Eyes on Animals and Animal Welfare Foundation conducted inspections at the EU/Asia border (Bulgaria/Turkey). First the team visited 3 privately-run stalls, now found on the Turkish side of the border, where animals arriving from the EU can be unloaded. In January 2013 Turkey will take over the EU transport legislation, meaning the … [Read more...] about Inspection of EU livestock transports to Turkey
Inspection of Romanian livestock truck with French bulls on board
Today an Eyes on Animals/Animal Welfare Foundation team inspected a Romanian livestock truck, shortly before the Hungarian/Romanian border. On board were young Charolais bulls from France. They are headed to a farm in Timisoara in Romania. The bulls are fit and the condition on the truck is acceptable. The bulls had also been unloaded for 24 hours to be rested and fed … [Read more...] about Inspection of Romanian livestock truck with French bulls on board